2005-2006  Teacher of the Year

Professional Biography

Educational History and Professional Development Leadership

1. Colleges and Universities Attended

1.  Freed-Hardeman University - January 2003 – July 2004

Degree: Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction

Endorsement: Administration and Supervision

2.      Colorado School of Mines - July 1993 & July 1994

8 Hours of graduate work to teach an advanced Physical Science class

3.  Freed-Hardeman University - August 1983 – December 1984

August 1987 – July 1990

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education (1-8)

2. Teaching Employment History

1.  Chester County Junior High School 1997 – Present

Subjects and Grades Taught:

7^th Grade Science

7^th and 8^th Grade Computer Technology

2.  Michie Elementary School (McNairy County) 1990 - 1997

Subjects and Grades Taught:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Grade Physical Education

6^th Grade English, Math, Reading, and Science

7^th Grade Science

8^th Grade Science, Introductory to Physical Science

C.  Professional Associations and Memberships

            American Association of School Administrators 2004 – 2005

            National Education Association (NEA) 1989 – 1996

            Tennessee Education Association (TEA) 1989-1996

            McNairy County Education Association (MCEA) 1989 - 1996

            Offices Held:

            Executive Board Member – MCEA 1991 – 1992

            Negotiation Team Member – MCEA 1995 -1996

D.  Leadership Activities in Professional Development

1.      I am currently the school technology contact person, which involves helping fellow teachers solve technological problems.

2.  I have served as a mentor for new teachers at both Michie and Chester County.       

In addition to mentoring, I was assigned the task of helping a new teacher by demonstrating effective teaching methods and evaluating and giving recommendations on how this teacher could be more effective.

3.      I co-taught a class on “How to Use PowerPoint in the Classroom” for west Tennessee teachers at the technology fair through Jackson State. (1996)

4.      In 1998, I helped begin and operate the technology lab for CCJHS.

E. Awards and Recognition for Teaching

1.  “Teacher of the Year” Chester County Junior High 2006

2.  Nominated for “Disney’s Teacher of the Year” 2005

3.  “Teacher of the Year” Michie Elementary 1997

4.  Nominated for “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” 1995

5.  Nominated for “Excellent Teacher’s Award” 1994